Chlorbutol (Chloretone) Formula: C4H7Cl3O IUPAC Name: 1,1,1-Trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol Other Names: Chlorobutanol, Chloretone Preparation Chlorbutol is prepared by directly combining acetone with chloroform in the presence of solid potassium hydroxide (KOH). This…
DIMERCAPROL Formula: C3H8OS2 IUPAC Name: 2,3-Dimercaptopropan-1-ol Other Names: 2,3-dimercapto-1-propanol, British Anti-Lewisite (BAL) Introduction Dimercaprol is an important medicine used to remove poisonous heavy metals from the body. It contains two…
Glyceryl Trinitrate (Nitroglycerine) Formula: C3H5O3(NO2) or C3H5N3O9 Other Name: Nitroglycerine Preparation Glyceryl trinitrate is prepared by slowly adding glycerol to a chilled mixture of concentrated sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) and concentrated…
Urea Formula CO(NH2)2 Preparation Urea can be prepared by converting ammonium carbamate into urea and water. This is similar to the classical Wöhler synthesis. Ammonia reacts with carbon dioxide to…
Ethylene Diamine Dihydrate Formula C₂H₄(NH₂)₂ · 2H₂O Preparation Ethylene diamine is prepared by reacting 1,2-dichloroethane with ammonia under high pressure at around 180°C. This reaction forms ethylene-diamine hydrochloride, which is…
Vanillin Formula C8H8O3 IUPAC Name 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde Preparation Vanillin is a well-known flavoring agent found naturally in vanilla pods. It can also be prepared synthetically. One common method is the Reimer–Tiemann…
Introduction Paraldehyde is an important pharmaceutical compound used mainly for its sedative, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant actions. It has been used for many years in the management of seizures, excitement, and…